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What this role is
Maintenance Electrical Technician for a food processing facility, troubleshooting and repairing industrial equipment across electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems. Suited for experienced technicians with strong technical foundations who want hands-on work in a manufacturing environment.
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What they ask for
Required
- Training beyond high school in electronic technology or related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Verbal and written communication abilities
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Good safety and attendance record
- AC/DC circuit knowledge and industrial electrical systems expertise
- Electrical safety and lockout/tagout experience
- Knowledge of industrial semiconductors, solid-state drives, and industrial control systems
- PLC system operation experience
- Control and data collection instrumentation and transducer knowledge
- Mechanical maintenance knowledge including bearings, gears, clutches, belts, and seals
- Ability to troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Competency in Windows-based software
- Proficiency or ability to become proficient in SAP Plant Maintenance
- Ability to complete document organization tasks and create simple queries
- Willingness to work D Shift
- US residency; no sponsorship available
- Ability to perform physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
Nice to have
- Basic microcomputer and microprocessor knowledge
- Advanced PLC programming experience including system configuration, relay instructions, timers, counters, data manipulation, and communications
- Electronic motor drive technologies experience including servomotors, encoders, tachometers, closed-loop systems, DC servo, AC variable frequency, AC servo, and stepper systems